The revenue generated from Bangladesh's garment sales to the European Union (EU) in the January-October period was 1.43 percent higher than that in the same period last year.

However, a larger amount of goods was exported, specifically 6.68 percent more year-on-year.

This indicates that prices had declined by 4.92 percent.

Unit prices declined for most suppliers this year, reflecting competitive pressure within the global apparel industry.

In case of imports from China, the EU had availed 8.63 percent lower prices, according to Eurostat, the country group's statistical office.

The data suggests that while the EU's overall demand for apparel remains strong, the competitive landscape is shifting, with some suppliers gaining ground while others, including Bangladesh, are experiencing challenges.

The EU's apparel imports in the 10 months showed mixed trend, including signs of recovery, despite price pressures.

It totalled $77.78 billion, which was 0.58 percent higher year-on-year.

This brings EU's clothing imports since January this year till date in the positive, from a negative 2.02 percent growth in the January-September period.

While overall value and quantity of the imports increased slightly, a closer look reveals a complex picture across different sourcing countries.

China, a major supplier, saw a slight increase in the value of apparel exports to the EU in the mentioned period, 1.14 percent to be precise, suggesting a potential shift in the global apparel market.

Other major suppliers like Vietnam and Cambodia experienced growths of 3.31 percent and 20.66 percent respectively.